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"So the fairy silver brought you a monster of fire for a husband, and me a monster of ice. We should put them in a room together and let them make us both widows."

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Omg i forgot that Taryn was pregnant in this book!
I also forgot what happened to Locke. Dont know if it was satisfying that Taryn was the one to murder his ass or not.

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Later, the inquest, investigation of Death. Pointless. For Death always commits the perfect murder. He has never been caught. He uses so many disguises. The face of illness. Or accident. Or violence. The list is endless. He is cruel, funny, macabre, wild, gentle. He is secret. Famous. He hides. Then leaps into full view. He is magnificent. Pathetic. Bathetic. But always, always, Death is triumphant.

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Mothers! The things they know. The things they rememeber. A life before ones own memory. No wonder we long for escape. Theyd devour us if they could.

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Later Dominick lay beside me- his long nakedness dense and heavy on the bed. Men do not look right covered in a sheet. Sheets are a womans adornment. As the nakedness moved towards me I remembered the choreography. And afterwards. My cold eye. Questioning. I wondered if, in the cold eye, he found peace

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"And what is the outward sign of this improvement?" I tried to sound mocking.
"Theres no outward sign Ruth. But I have changed. For example, I mock less."
I had been put in my place.
"Well, Hubert, your English has certainly improved. No problem with nuance anymore.
He laughed.

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No one in the world- no one knew my thoughts. God? I wondered idly. Did God know? Or knowing, care?

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When perfection is defiled it is hard to resist the pleasures of destruction, and of lies, and of concupiscence. For then the sacrifice is nothing. And so I stood, rose-coloured, beside the lily, and examined quietly the tiny thorns of my bouquet.

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My grandfather and my father returned from London each weekend and persued male pastimes of fishing, hunting, cards. Weekends at Lexington were full of male odours, of an alien pitch of laughter that as a child had thrilled me. Even the colour of Lexington had seemed to change- its red hue seemed daring and triumphant. During its female week it had seemed blood red, with black somewhere clotted in its depths

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The prose is amazing! How can such, at times, abstract writing make so much sense and convey such strong emotions and images!?
Josephine Hart is a new favourite. Omg shes incredible
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Nå må hu slutte å nevne navnet Helene Lagonelle hele tiden! Det dukker opp hver fjerde setning og denne gjentagelsen er irriterende.

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Ch 117 5 October

Max meets the Count of Monte Cristo on the island, where he learns that all of the Counts wealth is now his. Morrel is devastated by the loss of Valentine, taking hashish to die. But, he realizes Val is alive and has been rescued by Haydee. The novel ends with the couple heading toward a new life, and the Count and Haydee embracing their love, while both couples hold onto hope for the future
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Ch 116 The Pardon

Danglars continue to negotiate his remaining money, paying thousands for food in prison until he has only 50,000 francs left. At this point, the Count arrives with Vampa and announces that he is pardoning Danglars. He reveals that Villefort is now mad with grief and Fernand has committed suicide. The Count reveals hes Edmond Dantes and explains that Danglars financial ruin is his punishment
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Ch 115: Luigi Vampas Bill of Fare

The next day, Peppino, the jailor, informs Danglars that he must pay 100,000 francs for a chicken or a loaf of bread, taking advantage of Danglars considerable wealth of over 5 million francs in banknotes. Understanding that this is how his ransom will be charged, Danglars begrudgingly pays 100,000 francs for a meager chicken, which he eats with frustration in the cave

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Ch 114: Peppino

Danglars flees to Rome after obtaining 5 mil francs from the bank Thomson and French, where a friend of the Count, Peppino, works. He fantasizes about using this wealth to restore his life. However when Peppino leads him back into the city, he encounters Luigi Vampa and his gang. Danglars, believing that he can pay a ransom with his banknotes, falls asleep in the Catacombs of Saint Sebastian

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Ch 113: The Past

After leaving Mercedes, the Count sails to the empty Chateau DIf, where he visits his old cell and gets Abbe Farias book. Reflecting on the lives he has lived since his escape the Count realizes he needs a new purpose. On his return to Marseille, he encourages Max to hope and makes a promise to meet him on October 5th. With that the Count sets sail for Italy, bidding Morrel farewell for now

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Ch 112: Departure

The Count departs Paris with Max to cheer him after the death of Val. The Count has two intentions: help Morrel cope with his loss and to visit some places before abandoning his title. In Marseille, they see Albert, who is leaving as a soldier in Africa. The Count visits his fathers home and finds Mercedes. They share a deep talk about lost love and regrets, reflecting on their misfortunes

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Ch 111: Expiation

After the courtroom revelation, Villefort reflects on his guilt and resolves to flee France with his wife, Heloise, and Edouard. However at home he discovers Heloise has poisoned herself and Edouard. In a separate room, Villefort encounters the Abbe Busoni, who reveals himself as the Count and Edmond Dantes. But the Count, feeling remorse for the victims, fears he has gone "too far"

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Ch 110: The Indictment

Villefort, the crown prosecutor, faces testimony from Andrea/Benedetto, who confesses to his crimes. He reveals that Villefort is his father, destroying the prosecutor's reputation. As the truth of Villefort's past crimes comes to light, he realizes he can no longer hide. The courtroom reacts in disbelief. The judges adjourn to address the chaos.
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Ch 109: The Assizes

Chateau-Renaud, Debray, and Beauchamp are in court to see the beginning of the famous Benedetto case. They discuss the rumor that the murderer in the house of Villefort is young Edouard. But others in the group dismiss this as nonsense and wait for the excitement of the case to begin, with Villefort drawing up evidence against the accused “Prince,” Cavalcanti. The count is not there

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Ch 108: The Judge

Villefort confronts his wife Heloise about her poisonings, which are part of the larger Benedetto Affair. He asks if she still possesses the poison used on the victims. Instead of threatening her with public denunciation, Villefort pressures her to commit suicide to avoid imprisonment and execution. He leaves and threatens that if she hasent died before he comes back she is going to prison

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Ch 107: The Lions Pitt

Andrea, in the prison Lion’s Pit, claims royal lineage despite mockery from fellow prisoners. Bertuccio bribes guards to visit Andrea, promising information about Benedetto’s real father, which Andrea eagerly awaits. He still thinks it is te Count of Monte Cristo.

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Ch 106: The Share-Out

Lucien Debray reveals to Mme Danglars that theyve profited from stock market speculation. He advises her to leave Paris, but shes devastated as Lucien ends their affair to pursue his own ambitions. Meanwhile, Albert plans to join the foreign legion and leave Paris with Mercedes, both trying to rebuild their lives. The Count observing from a distance, contemplates how he might help them

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Ch 105: The pere Lachaise Cemetery

At Valentine’s funeral, the Count finds Maximilien on the verge of suicide, grieving her loss. He reveals to Morrel and his family that he is Edmond Dantès, the man who saved Morrel’s father years ago, and asks him to hold off on suicide for one month, promising a miracle. Morrel agrees to wait but remains doubtful. He is to live with the count as Haidee has left somewhere

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Ch 104: The signature of Baron Danglar

While Valentine’s funeral commences, the Count visits and demands 5 million francs from Danglars. When the Baron cannot pay, he faces financial ruin, knowing he’s bankrupt. The Count relishes in Danglars' downfall, contrasting earlier moments of financial aid. Danglars prepares to flee with his remaining money and leaving his wife behind.

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Ch 103: Maximilien

Maximilien, devastated by Valentine’s death, reveals his love for her to Villefort and demands the murderer be prosecuted. Villefort, burdened by multiple deaths in his house, agrees to investigate. Noirtier signals he knows the killer and asks for three days to handle the situation. The count, disguised as Abbe Busoni, is called to pray for Valentine since he "lives" next door ti them.

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Ch 102: Valentine

The Count drugs Valentine, making her appear dead. Mme de Villefort believes she has succeeded in killing Valentine, and when a doctor is called, he confirms her death. Maximilien, reassured by the Count, arrives to find Valentine seemingly lifeless, while the doctor takes away a vial of suspected new poison. Villefort is distraught and broken. His daughter is seemingly dead!

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Ch 101: Locusta

Valentine pretends to sleep as her stepmother, Heloise, tries to poison her, revealing her as the poisoner. The Count then returns from his hiding-place to assure Valentine of his protection and promises to help her escape. Valentine is shocked by her stepmother's actions but agrees to follow the Count's advice, trusting him to keep her safe for Maximilien's sake.

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